BINFIELD
Binfield
Origin and Meaning
Binfield is a locational surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the village of Binfield in Berkshire, England. The place name "Binfield" comes from the Old English words "bēan" (beans) and "feld" (field), indicating a settlement where beans were grown.
History and Distribution
The Binfield surname is believed to have originated in the Berkshire region of England in the early medieval period. The village of Binfield is situated near Bracknell and Wokingham, and its name has been adopted as a surname by people who have ancestral connections to the area.
Over the centuries, the Binfield surname has spread beyond its original locality, and individuals bearing this surname can now be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British settlers have established communities.
Notable Individuals
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Joseph Binfield (1790-1870): An English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Surrey in the early 19th century.
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Eva Binfield (1890-1965): A British suffragette and women's rights activist known for her advocacy for gender equality and social reform.
Variants and Derivatives
Variants of the Binfield surname include Binfeld. These variations may have emerged over time due to differences in pronunciation and dialectal variations among different branches of the family.
There are approximately 430 people named Binfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Binfield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Gary
- John
- Joseph
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Shaun
- Shawn
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Faye
- Iris
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Lisa
- Natalie
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sara
- Sarah
- Susan